Enrollment
210
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stuttgart, AR
Meekins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meekins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051296001057
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meekins Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Stuttgart · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meekins Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meekins Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR.
School address
District: Stuttgart School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051296001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meekins Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meekins Middle School
Meekins Middle School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Stuttgart, Arkansas, enrolling 210 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 122 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 210 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Stuttgart School District also operates Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students) and Stuttgart High School (499 students) alongside Meekins Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meekins Middle School compares
Meekins Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Meekins Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stuttgart School District, which includes Meekins Middle School.
$10,676
Per student
-13%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 37.1%
Federal 23.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meekins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuttgart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuttgart Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meekins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meekins Middle School
How many students attend Meekins Middle School?
Meekins Middle School has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stuttgart, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meekins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meekins Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meekins Middle School?
100.0% of students at Meekins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meekins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meekins Middle School is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Stuttgart, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meekins Middle School?
Meekins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meekins Middle School rank among public schools in Stuttgart?
By Resource Investment Index, Meekins Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stuttgart on the city page.
Is Meekins Middle School a good school?
Meekins Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Stuttgart School District?
Besides Meekins Middle School, Stuttgart School District also operates Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students), Stuttgart High School (499 students), and Stuttgart Junior High School (234 students). See the Stuttgart School District district page for the complete list.
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